PERRIS MONTE CARLO VETIVER JAVA EAU DE PARFUM 100ml

"Vetiver": the sound is so French it's deceiving. Actually, "vettiveru" is the Tamil name for a plant with long roots, also prized as a textile material. From these, an amber essential oil is extracted by distillation. The origins, therefore, take us to southern India, but for Perris Monte Carlo's Vetiver, we were looking for a special olfactory experience. After smelling the most commonly used varieties, which come from the Antilles - Haiti and Bourbon - we ventured as far as ancient Java. The largest and most populous island in the Sunda archipelago still retains some of its mysterious aura. Perhaps it's the proximity of large, still-active volcanoes: the fact is that Javanese vetiver does not have the clean linearity of its relatives. On the contrary, it is pungent, angular, smoky and almost burnt, with sudden green, floral and spicy nuances. The resulting fragrance is perfect for those who face today's challenges: a woody and intense heart that opens into light floral notes.

NOTES
Top: Calabrian Bergamot, Grapefruit, Timur Pepper
Heart: Geranium Absolute, Java Vetiver
Base: Amber, Musk